Uconn MSW

[waiting game]

I just called this morning.  They are "no longer giving out application status' over the phone.  You will receive an email and/or letter in the mail shortly."  When I asked how much longer she said, "not too much longer.  Orientation is in a few weeks".

 

Sigh...

[Nardoned]

I've gotten the "we are not longer giving out application status' over the phone" answer before too. I think it depends on when you call. I usually wait a few hours, call back, and then get an update. I scoff at the idea of getting a response mere days before orientation. Although I would rather be a part of orientation than not get in...additionally, I work for a hospital system that I'm hoping to use as my first field placement. Spots for the field placement within the hospital system are competitive, so the longer I wait the worse my chances are of getting in. So incredibly frustrating.

[theduchess]

Blah. I was about to call today, but I guess it would be useless! Thank you for updating. I'm surprised by how frustrating this all is. I expected I would know by the middle of April.

[Stacy Hill]

I'm so sorry to all that are still waiting.  I'm shocked by how they have handled this.  I've never heard of a school taking this long.  I wonder if they are waiting to see how many people send in the tuition deposits?

[Nardoned]

Just out of curiosity, how much is the tuition deposit? $200?

[Stacy Hill]

It was just 60.  I was surprised it was so low.

[thedreamof]

I applied to U MICH's MSW program in February and I still have not heard an admissions decision either.  They too claim to have a rolling admissions process.    I've been getting the "with the review committee"  line for a while now too.  

[Nardoned]

And so another week passes...

[theduchess]

I just got an email this morning - I was accepted for the group work program!!! 

[Stacy Hill]

Congrats!!!

[KLeeS]

I got my email today too!  I'm confused though, because I applied for Advanced Standing, but the email has no mention of that. The frustration continues...

[waiting game]

Received the email yesterday... I'm IN!  Phew!  (and for casework which I was worried would have been full)

[theduchess]

Yay!! Congratulations everyone!

[KLeeS]

For those of you who applied for Advanced Standing, does it say so in your acceptance letter?  I'm kind of freaking out, but can't think of any rason why I would have to retake all of those classes in the regular program.

[Nardoned]

How am I the only one still in review? This is so frustrating. Congrats to those who got in though!!

[bbergstrom]

congrats to all those who heard! --- will you be attending registration this Wednesday, or did they give you an alternative date?

[theduchess]

My date is June 6th. It was nice of them to give me a little notice, since I'm coming from Ohio! Speaking of which, does anyone have any tips on relocating to Connecticut? I've been there before but I have no idea where to look for an apartment. It's stressing me out already! 

[Nardoned]

Hi duchess,

 

I'm not sure what your price range is for apartments, but I actually live in a 4-family colonial and one of the tenants is moving out so there will be a 1-bedroom below my apartment open soon. My roommate is a PhD student at Uconn Storrs, and I will be at SCSU or Uconn (if Uconn ever makes a decision). The apartment is in Vernon, which is about a 20/25 minute drive from campus and 2 exits from a major mall/shopping area. Otherwise, I'd look in West Hartford - it's a really lovely town with a wonderful town center (google "Blueback Square")...but it can be on the expensive side. Be careful about anything on the Hartford/West Hartford line...it gets sketchy.

[bbergstrom]

Definitely agree with Nardoned.. the "West End" of Hartford on the West Hartford/ Hartford line is not the best area. I was apartment hunting with my boyfriend in the Manchester area.. it too is about 15-20 minutes from West Hartford's campus. You can find rent anywhere from $800-1200/month for 1-2 bedrooms plus utilities. Tons of old factories that were renovated into apartments (which I personally love because they have exposed bricks, huge windows, and open layouts) and more traditional apartments in the area. West Hartford gets pricey, I wasn't able to find anything under $1100/month, but it's totally worth it if you can afford it. It's a great little center with shopping, bars, food, ect.

 

Goodluck with your search!

[theduchess]

Thank you both! Manchester seems to be the best I've found so far, at least online. 

[Stacy Hill]

I did not get an email but I received a letter which did state that I was accepted for advanced standing.  Did you ever find out?  I didn't think they automatically considered you for regular standing if you applied for advanced standing.

 

Nardoned, it's not just you still in review.  I have a few friends that are still waiting to hear back as well.  I wish you luck.

 

I didn't receive any information about registration.  I believe that is because they are waiting for my official transcript and proof of immunization.  I am going to the orientation on the 31st though!

[KLeeS]

I can't get a hold of anyone. I sent an email and left a voice mail a week ago. My letter says advanced concentration in casework, but not advanced standing. I am graduating with a 3.97 tomorrow from an accredited bsw program. I can't imagine why I would be admitted as a regular msw student. I am beyond frustrated.

[Stacy Hill]

Did you receive a letter about orientation?  That letter clearly says advanced standing.

[Nardoned]

Incase anyone was wondering, I still have not heard anything. I called today and they gave me some speech about "making final decisions soon." It's almost June.

[theduchess]

Wow. Let us know when you hear something!